This learning activity allows students to work on their striking skills in a fun, competitive format. This activity resource lists types of striking skills to allow for a natural progression. Although this resource is developed with the skill of striking in mind, this activity could be modified so the focus is on throwing.
This module introduces students to the basics of volleying and striking through developmental play. Striking with the hand is followed by striking with a short-handled paddle, preparing students to progress toward paddle and racquet activities at the intermediate level.
The student outcomes for this lesson activity include:-Skill: I will volley the balloon up into their air as many times as I can before it hits the floor. -Cognitive: I will work with a balloon in my space. -Fitness: I will actively engage and work to improve my volleying skills. -Personal & Social Responsibility: I will work safely and follow all rules.
The purpose of this activity is to improve the skill to strike an object with a paddle.
Most activities that our students do in their day-to-day life use some degree of eye-hand coordination, which is why it's important to ensure that it is as developed as possible. This is a simple activity using balloons and short handled paddles.
This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.